Echo Technologist - Inpatient

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama seeks an Echo Technologist - Inpatient to operate the Echocardiography Lab and support the Stress Lab, using proper sonographic techniques to assist physician interpretations. The role involves performing cardiac and neonate cranial studies and preparing data for reporting.

Qualifications include ARDMS or CCI registration and BLS, with high school completion required and ultrasound training preferred. Regular-Full time, weekend shift in the USA.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a School of Diagnostic Ultrasound preferred.
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer required; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Echocardiography Lab and support Stress Lab.
• Use proper sonographic technique to demonstrate anatomy and pathology for physician interpretation.
• Perform cardiac and neonate cranial studies and prepare data for reporting and medical records.
• May have additional duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Reasoning ability

Independent judgment

Time management / meeting deadlines

Patient condition awareness

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Diagnostic Ultrasound program (preferred)

Job description

Job

Echo Technologist - Inpatient

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Echo Technologist - Inpatient shall be responsible for operation of the Echocardiography Lab and support of Stress Lab. The Technologist shall utilize proper sonographic technique in conjunction with departmental protocols to demonstrate pertinent patient anatomy and pathology to assist the physician in interpretation. This individual shall be responsible for performance of all cardiac and neonate cranial studies and clerical functions associated with preparation of data for physician interpretation and reporting to the medical record. This position may have additional duties assigned that are in scope of the role

Education / Experience

High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a School of Diagnostic Ultrasound preferred.

License / Certification

Active ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer required, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Must have the ability to work within rigid time constraints.
• Must be aware of patient conditions at all times.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires 10% light work (lifting 20lbs max.) involving committee meetings and work performed at a desk handling administrative duties, and 90% of the work is lifting carrying pushing and pulling of patients, equipment and supplies while preparing and performing studies.

The ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and balance are needed to setup and adjust equipment and in the positioning of patients.

Continuously exhibits manual dexterity, mobility and ability to hear and distinguish colors.

Continuous ability to communicate effectively and occasionally push, pulls or lift up to 150 lbs.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.

Visual acuity, both far (clarity up to 20 feet) and near (clarity to 20 inches) and distinguish color is vital to all aspects of these duties.

Must be able to listen and respond to instructions from physician and staff.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.

Much exposure to computer work.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center East

Job

Echo Technologist - Inpatient

Echo Technologist - Inpatient

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Weekend - First Shift (United States of America)